Dennis ‘Yostie’ Yost

Dennis M. “Yostie” Yost, age 75, of Waubeka, Town of Fredonia, Wis., passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 7, 2022, after a lengthy battle.

He was born in Port Washington, Wis., on Oct. 24, 1946, the son of Andrew and Loretta Bode Yost.

Dennis graduated from Port Washington High School, Class of 1964.

On June 12, 1982, Dennis married Sally Ann Pawlak of Ironwood, Mich., at their home in Waubeka.

As a young man, Dennis took a job as a mail carrier with the U.S. Post Office in Port and was later promoted to branch supervisor, retiring in 2002 after 36 years.

He was an independent insurance agent for more than  25 years under Yost Insurance and representing the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Dennis was known for his quick wit, big heart and tons of fun. He had the ability to love every child. He loved his family, sports and helping kids.

He was an umpire for local youth and community baseball for many years, providing structure and knowledge for the love of the game. He made many lifelong friends from behind the plate.

Dennis served as an assistant football coach for Ozaukee High School and was instrumental in the establishment of the athletic program at St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, now St. John XXIII Parish in Port Washington.

He was an ardent fan of sports, especially his Green Bay Packers.

Dennis had been a member of the Port Washington and Fredonia Lions Clubs over the years.

He and his wife enjoyed traveling and time spent with family and friends.

Dennis is survived by his wife Sally; his sons Kyle (Casey) Yost of Howards Grove and Jason (Trish) Yost of Plymouth; his stepchildren Lynn (Jeff) Klemp and Gregory (Therese) DuCharme, both of West Bend; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sisters Kay (Daryl) Schreiner of Saukville and Linda (Dale “Salty”) Nault of Port Washington; his brother Richard (Ebbie) Yost of Papillion, Neb.; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Heidi Ducharme.

“We will miss you Grandpa!”

No services will be held.

Memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) are appreciated.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.

Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.